The successful candidate will be based at Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth. They will be managed by an Admin Officer and be part of a team of admin assistants based within Adult Services.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide a clerical and typing service, including maintaining databases and processing information.
2. Undertake telephone and reception duties for multi-disciplinary teams in an environment where interruptions are commonplace and sensitivity to caller's needs is required.
3. Undertake general office administration tasks, including filing, photocopying, cash handling (for example petty cash), and processing financial documentation.
4. Provide relief cover for other members of the administrative team as appropriate, which may include travelling to other sites within the locality.
5. Be responsible for maintaining and ordering as necessary stationery, office equipment, etc.
6. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities consistent with the nature, level, and grade of the post.
7. Meet the physical demands of the role and adhere to GDPR and Data Protection Act. Ability to work outside normal working hours if required.
Team: South Admin Team - Adult Services
Salary: Level 3 NCC £24790 - £25183 FTE (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 30 September 2025, 2 x Full-time (37 hours per week) & 1 x part-time (30 hours per week)
Hiring Manager/Contacts: Claire Hunt Admin Manager/Deputy or Natasha Dawson - Service Manager, Adult Services Tel: 01670 536400
Essential criteria of the role:
1. OCR/RSA II Typing/Word processing or equivalent/relevant experience.
2. Good standard of general education.
3. Good numeracy and literacy skills as well as good communication and listening skills.
4. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, use initiative, and work to deadlines.
5. Commitment to working as a member of a team and have a flexible approach to duties on or off normal base.
6. Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
7. Ability to work well under pressure; experience of working with the public would be beneficial.
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance.
Why choose us?
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
* Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
* Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours.
* Car leasing scheme.
Further information: For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad.
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